Cocchi Giulio
Alta Langa Totocorde Brut Millesimato 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Aging | The prise de mousse takes place in stacked bottles and is completed with a long maturation in cool, dark conditions for 4 years (at least 48 months on the lees). Manual riddling on wooden pupitres with cold disgorgement (à la glace); a small dosage of shipping liqueur. |
- Name and vintage: Alta Langa DOCG Brut Millesimato 2019, Cocchi Totocorde
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay; 12.5% vol
- Traditional method: second fermentation in the bottle and 48 months on the lees
- Sensory profile: candied citrus fruits and pastry; broad finish with notes of citron
- Pairings and allergens: ideal with oysters and sushi; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Totocorde Alta Langa Brut by Giulio Cocchi is a refined Traditional Method sparkling wine, created from a balanced blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its sensory profile reveals a broad aromatic spectrum, with distinct notes of candied citrus and fine pastry. On the palate, it is structured and satisfying, characterised by a vibrant savouriness and citrus notes that lead to a fragrant finish with hints of citron. This dynamic taste profile enhances delicate starters, oysters and shellfish, seafood risottos or sushi dishes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Piedmont, in the Alta Langa area, from hillside vineyards located on the right bank of the Tanaro river. The vines grow on soils situated over 250 metres above sea level. This location ensures optimal conditions, promoting regular ripening that preserves the freshness of the fruit. The interaction between the hilly landscape and the local climate gives the grapes a precise aromatic profile and imparts that distinct savoury character typical of the region's identity.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and a first fermentation in stainless steel lasting three weeks, essential for preserving the primary aromas. After cold settling, the blend is created at the end of winter. The prise de mousse strictly follows the rules of the Traditional Method; afterwards, the wine undergoes a long maturation of at least 48 months in contact with the lees in cool, dark cellars, acquiring complexity and depth. The process concludes with manual riddling on pupitres, cold disgorgement and a small dosage to ensure a harmonious final result.
History and Curiosities
Totocorde is the prestigious flagship label of Giulio Cocchi, created to celebrate the centuries-old tradition of the Piedmontese Metodo Classico. This masterful cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is aged for at least 48 months on the lees in the cool historic cellars, releasing elegant aromas of candied citrus and patisserie. A true expression of Alta Langa DOCG, the 2019 vintage delights the palate with vibrant savouriness, a structured texture and a fragrant finish with notes of citron. An award-winning artisanal masterpiece that encapsulates all the power and excellence of the region.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1891
- Oenologist: Giulio Bava
- Bottles produced: 350.000
Giulio Cocchi completaCocchi’s original products and recipes was well-known during Belle Epoque and on the versatile scene of the Futurist period. Cocchi’s products and name were soon spreading worldwide, as shown by exportation documents to New York, London, Sydney, Colonial Africa and Venezuela, where the "Casa Cocchi de Venezuela" was founded and run for a long while in Caracas.
Since 1978, Giulio Cocchi is owned and operated by the Bava Family, themselves highly renowned wine producers in Monferrato and Langhe. Today the winery still maintains its artisan character and follows the original recipes, formulated by Giulio Cocchi in 1891, to craft the distinctive wines that have made the Cocchi a cult name. Among the results of last 30 years, the defense of Barolo Chinato from forgetfulness and the relaunch of Vermouth di Torino category. Storico Vermouth di Torino since 2011 has been the driving force for the rebirth of the top-of-the-range Vermouth di Torino on the international scene. Not to be forgotten the attention for the sparkling wines, with the committment for the valorization of Alta Langa DOCG.
With more than a century of uninterrupted activity behind it, Giulio Cocchi is registered in the National Register of Historic Enterprises. Read more
| Name | Cocchi Alta Langa Totocorde Brut Millesimato 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cocchi Giulio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Totocorde is the prestigious flagship label of Giulio Cocchi, created to celebrate the centuries-old tradition of the Piedmontese Metodo Classico. This masterful cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is aged for at least 48 months on the lees in the cool historic cellars, releasing elegant aromas of candied citrus and patisserie. A true expression of Alta Langa DOCG, the 2019 vintage delights the palate with vibrant savouriness, a structured texture and a fragrant finish with notes of citron. An award-winning artisanal masterpiece that encapsulates all the power and excellence of the region. |
| Origin | Hills to the right of the Tanaro River, vineyards above 250 metres above sea level, Piedmont, Italy |
| Fermentation | Three weeks (first fermentation) and at least 48 months on the lees in the bottle |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method), with second fermentation in the bottle |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method): first fermentation in stainless steel vats for three weeks, then cold storage to encourage sedimentation; blending of the cuvée at the end of winter by combining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the same vintage; second fermentation in the bottle with long maturation in cool, dark conditions for 4 years (at least 48 months on the lees); manual riddling on wooden pupitres with cold disgorgement (à la glace); a small dosage of shipping liqueur for a balanced brut. |
| Aging | The prise de mousse takes place in stacked bottles and is completed with a long maturation in cool, dark conditions for 4 years (at least 48 months on the lees). Manual riddling on wooden pupitres with cold disgorgement (à la glace); a small dosage of shipping liqueur. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |